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Hello everyone!
I pleased to invite you to the official site of Central Asian Karstic-Speleological commission ("Kaspeko")
There, we regularly publish reports about our expeditions, articles and reports on speleotopics, lecture course for instructors, photos etc. ...

Hello everyone!
I pleased to invite you to the official site of Central Asian Karstic-Speleological commission ("Kaspeko")
There, we regularly publish reports about our expeditions, articles and reports on speleotopics, lecture course for instructors, photos etc. ...

Hello everyone!
I pleased to invite you to the official site of Central Asian Karstic-Speleological commission ("Kaspeko")
There, we regularly publish reports about our expeditions, articles and reports on speleotopics, lecture course for instructors, photos etc. ...

Dear Colleagues, This is to draw your attention to several recent publications added to KarstBase, relevant to hypogenic karst/speleogenesis: Corrosion of limestone tablets in sulfidic ground-water: measurements and speleogenetic implications Galdenzi,

Exhibition dedicated to caves is taking place in the Vienna Natural History Museum
The exhibition at the Natural History Museum presents the surprising variety of caves and cave formations such as stalactites and various crystals. ...

Directs and performs data collection, computer modeling, and evaluation activities to carry out the mission of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.

DESCRIPTION:
Conducts and coordinates the collection and analysis of geologic and hydrologic data, performs and supervises computer modeling activities, including activities in support of the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Aquifer Sciences Program and Recharge Program. Serves as the project manager and supervises complex groundwater investigations that involve computer models that simulate flow, and/or quantity, and/or quality, and/or optimization of the conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water; provides the general public with technical presentations regarding the Authority’s mission and activities as requested; prepares technical reports; directs site-specific hydrologic investigations performed by subordinate professionals and oversees day-to-day activities of project personnel; analyzes water quality and quantity data; performs hydrogeologic assessments regarding groundwater availability and groundwater development for the purpose of public assistance; contributes to the Authority’s annual planning and budgeting process; and performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Technical Officer.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrology, engineering, or a closely related field; plus six years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred; Master’s degree preferred; a Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience; demonstrated knowledge of geology and hydrogeology procedures and practices especially related to karst aquifers; mastery of advanced concepts, principles, and practices of groundwater hydrology and numerical computer modeling of groundwater system, and ability to substantially modify or create new modeling methods using the latest developments in numerical modeling of groundwater systems; ability to explain complex technical aspects of various studies in non-technical terms to the public; strong research and analytical skills; effective oral, written, time management and organizational skills; ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and responsibility; valid driver's license; and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job performance may require: occasional lifting of items such as boxes of materials, books, etc. with weights not exceeding 30 pounds; limited walking, standing, stooping, and bending; some irregular hours and long workdays occasionally amounting to as much as 50 hours in one work week, and moderate levels of stress. Job is performed primarily in an office environment with infrequent trips to other offices and limited exposure to weather conditions.

Applications will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. July 22, 2011. Completion of an application is required. Applications may be obtained from our website, at the Edwards Aquifer Authority located at 1615 N. St. Mary’s, San Antonio, TX 78215 or by calling (210) 222-2204.

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PhD position open to Speleogenesis members

25 Dec, 2018

Potential PhD student is expected to join the international team of researchers at the University of Zagreb within the research project “Inter-comparison of karst denudation measurement methods” (KADEME) financed by Croatian Science Foundation
Within 4 years PhD student will work on monitoring and modelling of CO2 concentrations and its transfer from soil to karst underground. ...

Speleology in Kazakhstan

Hello everyone!
I pleased to invite you to the official site of Central Asian Karstic-Speleological commission ("Kaspeko")
There, we regularly publish reports about our expeditions, articles and reports on speleotopics, lecture course for instructors, photos etc. ...

Speleology in Kazakhstan

04 Jul, 2018

Hello everyone!
I pleased to invite you to the official site of Central Asian Karstic-Speleological commission ("Kaspeko")
There, we regularly publish reports about our expeditions, articles and reports on speleotopics, lecture course for instructors, photos etc. ...

Doctoral Study Program in Karstology in Slovenia

Middle East Speleology Symposium (MESS4) in Antalia, Turkey

04 Jun, 2018

Middle East Speleological Symposium, MESS, is back in its 4th edition from the 3rd till the 6th of October 2018 in Antalya, Turkey
Cavers from the Middle East will meet their colleagues from all over the world to share the latest Speleogical news of the region. ...